Whats this 440 worth??

[01freeman]

Im looking at buying a 440 for my 70 challenger. I found a local guy that has one its a 66 block with forged crank, hemi rods, I think he said 904 heads?? What is it worth he is asking $1000 or best.
Any information would be helpful

[72cudamaan]

In my opinion that's pretty steep unless it's a #s block you need. Or if it runs great and doesn't leak at all. I routinely
see 440's in decent shape but assume need a rebuild for 500 and under.

[Chryco Psycho]

High side , can he produce receipts showing a fresh rebuild , hemi rods alone are worth a lot if they really are Hemi rods . Not a fan of the 906 heads , they are the first series of open chamber emissions heads . Could well be worth the $$ a fresh machined 440 wil run over $3000 fast .

[01freeman]

No receipts. he said its sitting in the corner and it use to be in his dart that he sold a few years back. Im going to go look at it maybe offer him $600 cash. or $750 tops. what should i look for as far as number on the block, heads, rods, crank, etc.. What are a good set of heads.

[cudabob496]

Would be a decent deal if you could start it and listen to it run.

[Chryco Psycho]

is it assembled ? not much to see , date code on the block 66 was the first year for the 440 ,
rods are easy 440 rods have a 9/16 nut , hemi are 5/8 , , I like the closed chamber heads 915 casting